1978 when Abington Shoe Company became The Timberland Company.Timberland make boots, shoes, clothes and gear that are comfortable enough to wear all day and rugged enough for all year.Fast Company magazine's annual Most Innovative Companies issue honors Timberland as one of the world's top businesses. In addition to placing on the overall Innovation All-star list, culled from past Top 50 honorees, Fast Company ranked the Top 10 Most Innovative Companies in 24 sectors. Timberland is ranked 4th in the Fashion category and 6th in the Consumer Products category.2011Timberland becomes a wholly owned subsidiary of VF Corporation.